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Inky

05-21-2001, 09:33 PM

Lately I have noticed alot of posts containing little more than a url to click on to go read a story at another site.

This drives me crazy.

Usually, there is no indication what I will seeing once I get there so more often than not I will not waste time going.

I think it would be a nice consideration to your potential reader to at least give a brief summary of what the story is about. Just a few sentences giving the gist of it. You can even copy and paste from the story if it's too hard to write.

But chances are, if you didn't take the time to read the whole piece yourself and can't tell me what it's about, I am not going to bother either...

umm, just my two-cents worth. http://www.thehypertribe.net/ubb/smile.gif

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Dog Breath

05-21-2001, 09:46 PM

OK go here. Http://someplacethatdoesntmatter.com/meaningless.html

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Mudflap

05-21-2001, 09:55 PM

"wee bone"???

*Mudflap runs back to the Testosteronedome*

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Kayla

05-21-2001, 10:13 PM

I was thinking the samet hing earlier. Due to the onslaught of topics with said links in them, i dont think this post could have come at a better time. http://www.thehypertribe.net/ubb/smile.gif It is rather annoying...so out of consideration just let us know beforehand what we're reading http://www.thehypertribe.net/ubb/smile.gif

Tank J00

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Danite

05-21-2001, 10:20 PM

A bit of commentary would be a good addition to the link as well.

Danite

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Mudflap

05-21-2001, 10:28 PM

Oh please. Bitching about posting links without an accompanying synopsis? Remember where you are people.

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Kayla

05-21-2001, 10:30 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE><HR>Originally posted by Mudflap:
Oh please. Bitching about posting links without an accompanying synopsis? Remember where you are people.

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we arent saying that its spam..its just that sometimes we may not be interested in the topic and why bother with it if its not something we are interested in. We arent asking for a 3 page report on the subject..just a line or two of info

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So you run and you run to catch up with the sun but it's sinking
Racing around to come up behind you again.
The sun is the same in a relative way but you're older,
Shorter of breath and one day closer to death.

FunkaY

05-21-2001, 10:38 PM

I have to agree with Inky..if I go into a thread and there is just a link, I dont even bother.

Each to their own :P

Mudflap

05-21-2001, 10:45 PM

Here's how I look at it. I respect everyone who posts here. Even the many of whom I normally disagree with. I automatically presume that any link posted by a tribal WILL BE worth my time and attention. I have clicked on dozens of said links and I have yet to be convinced otherwise.

I am SOOOO sorry if a link didn't generate your interest and wasted your precious time. http://www.thehypertribe.net/ubb/rolleyes.gif

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MAC

05-21-2001, 10:51 PM

That's not too much to ask for.

But keep in mind that often the poster wants to see what others think before they return and give their POV. If I post a link and then give you my commentary you may not review the info and just argue or agree with my synopsis. That's what happens on the News at night, which is why I don't watch it.

But a good point.

STOP BEING LAZY, TRIBALS.
Give us a hook.
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Rabble Rouser

05-21-2001, 11:11 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE><HR>Originally posted by FunkaY:
I have to agree with Inky..if I go into a thread and there is just a link, I dont even bother.

Each to their own :P[/quote]

I'm with the two of them.

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FunkaY

05-21-2001, 11:18 PM

GIRL POWER!! http://www.thehypertribe.net/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.thehypertribe.net/ubb/biggrin.gif
hehe

Mudflap

05-21-2001, 11:18 PM

Tsk tsk. Laziness abounds in Philly.

Edit: Must add Australia and New Jersey. http://www.thehypertribe.net/ubb/biggrin.gif
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Rabble Rouser

05-21-2001, 11:19 PM

There's a reason we're the fattest city in the U.S.

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Mudflap

05-21-2001, 11:22 PM

The cheese-steaks?

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Kayla

05-21-2001, 11:42 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE><HR>Originally posted by Mudflap:
The cheese-steaks?

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/me drools at the thought of cheesesteaks

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So you run and you run to catch up with the sun but it's sinking
Racing around to come up behind you again.
The sun is the same in a relative way but you're older,
Shorter of breath and one day closer to death.

Inky

05-22-2001, 12:04 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE><HR>Originally posted by theMAC:
That's not too much to ask for.

But keep in mind that often the poster wants to see what others think before they return and give their POV. If I post a link and then give you my commentary you may not review the info and just argue or agree with my synopsis. That's what happens on the News at night, which is why I don't watch it.

But a good point.

STOP BEING LAZY, TRIBALS.
Give us a hook.
http://www.thehypertribe.net/ubb/smile.gif

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I agree with you for the most part, but I think what keeps people from giving us that bit of info in a post are not those reasons, but just downright laziness.

Seriously I never read them, I pop in, see the link and go elsewhere to read something that someone took effort with...

and mudflap, while you may know the people here well enough to make a judgement call on them and trust that they are going to post a link worthy of your time, newer people do not, and as this site is growing you need to keep that in mind. For the most part I find that people take alot of time and care with their topics and responses, which is why I come here. http://www.thehypertribe.net/ubb/smile.gif

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disturbed

05-22-2001, 12:13 AM

but that takes away all of the excitement. that moment, just before the page loads, you are thinking "what am i going to be looking at?"

its priceless... http://www.thehypertribe.net/ubb/smile.gif

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Deadpool

05-22-2001, 02:19 AM

Well Fuck-diddly-uck. If I link a cartoon or some kinda flash toon how the hell am I supposed to write about it. Obviously some people like to give a suprise.

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Mudflap

05-22-2001, 02:51 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE><HR>Originally posted by Inky:

Seriously I never read them, I pop in, see the link and go elsewhere to read something that someone took effort with...

and mudflap, while you may know the people here well enough to make a judgement call on them and trust that they are going to post a link worthy of your time, newer people do not, and as this site is growing you need to keep that in mind. For the most part I find that people take alot of time and care with their topics and responses, which is why I come here. http://www.thehypertribe.net/ubb/smile.gif

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If you NEVER follow the link to read the article, how do you know that the link wasn't worth your precious time? Do you NEVER open presents because they don't have a card attached telling you what's inside? Do you NEVER read a novel because the title doesn't tell you how the story ends?

I never said I knew the people that post here. I said I RESPECTED them. I know of what they post here. I have LEARNED that the links in question are worth reading because, unlike you, I was open minded enough to give them a shot. Unlike you, I did not automatically assume they were not worth my time nor did I assume the individuals responsible for posting these links were not putting forth any real effort.

Now, for your "newer people" comment: You insinuate that I'm not giving the more recent participants of this forum a fair shake. In reality, what you are doing is asking other participants to modify their postings to suit YOUR wishes. That doesn't seem fair to me.

When it comes down to it, you're being closed-minded and trivial.

Before you claim something is uninteresting and a waste of your time, make sure that it actually is. Your entire argument is based on assumptions and is therefore null and void.

By they way, I'm happy that you have decided to participate here. This place would suck BIG TIME if everyone agreed on everything. Luckily for me, I'm disagreed with often. http://www.thehypertribe.net/ubb/biggrin.gif

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rage

05-22-2001, 04:41 AM

but <a href="http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/ap/20010521/wl/iraq_sanctions.html">Whatever</a> do you mean?

oh yes...forgot to add this...mudflap...shut up http://www.thehypertribe.net/ubb/smile.gif It would be nice knowing what you are going to go read, a short summary or saying..."Look what so and so did" or, "this is really sad" or "this really sucks".

I would prefer not to come here one day to find I clicked on a link to a picture of some nude person, and then get fired for it.

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AcidzCraze

05-22-2001, 04:43 PM

I'm going to have to agree with mudflap to an extent.

Personally, I find whatever a member has to say, is intriuging. I've never been shown different. Of course, I have been known to like really odd and bizzare things. heh..

I also like the element of surprise. If for some reason I don't like the page, its not a big deal for me to close the window.

I do tend to forget that the whole world isn't on cable or higher, and for some, loading pages is a bitch.

As far as people not clicking on the links because they aren't sure its interesting.. pfft. Their loss, not mine. Kind of like the present analogy as well as insight to the person's interests or their opinion of your posts.

I like to click on the links, make my own opinion and then read everyone else's so my view is unbiast instead of it being tainted by everyone else's perspective. I think that if you take the time to read the rest of the posts you may see exactly what the topic is. (or even the title)

Some say its laziness that a description isn't added. I think that its simply we like the element of surprise, so we think everyone else does as well.

I do however, understand that for some, it may be a bitch to load the pages, or descretion may be needed, so I will make an effort to put a description or something. 

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Mudflap

05-22-2001, 07:30 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE><HR>Originally posted by rage:

I would prefer not to come here one day to find I clicked on a link to a picture of some nude person, and then get fired for it.

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But you won't get fired for browsing and posting at The HyperTribe? This profits the organization you work for how? You must have a really cool job. http://www.thehypertribe.net/ubb/wink.gif

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AlcoholFiend

05-22-2001, 07:42 PM

i have to agree somewhat, i hate reading through a huuuuuge news story or whatnot

but i link can come in handy if its in flash

as much as i would like to stand with those ladies http://www.thehypertribe.net/ubb/biggrin.gif

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disturbed

05-22-2001, 10:18 PM

*click*.....*click*.....*click*click*...

*sigh* im tired

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FunkaY

05-23-2001, 12:08 AM

If it was a news story, people used to just copy and paste the main part of the story and provide a link to the rest. Honestly that seems like a more logical way to do things.

I just think people need to give a small description instead of "CLICK HERE!" Even if its just "Click here for a cool flash thingie!" At least then the people who are working know what it is they're in for.

Oh and I was informed as to what cheese steak is..and YOU ARE ALL SICK :P *YUCK*

Mudflap

05-23-2001, 02:14 AM

Ok, now the Aussies are slandering cheesesteaks? This is surely a declaration of war.

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Deadpool

05-23-2001, 02:33 AM

Dont mind the Aussies, for their diet usually consists of Vegemite and giant wetas.

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